Barbara will be excepting mailed entries. You must follow the packaging and mailing instructions below.

VERY IMPORTANT:MAILED ENTRIES THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL NOT BE ENTERED IN THE COMPETITIONS.

HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR MAILED ENTRY

For Gourd Art Competition 2015

Mailed entries must be placed inside a box self-addressed to yourself with return postage affixed to the returning box (not cash, not loose stamps, not money order for stamps). Please package your gourd with enough packing protection to insure safe return. Place the box to be returned to you inside the box addressed to the address below depending on which competition you are entering. Only one entry per box.

You must complete an entry form with all areas of the entry form filled in, along with a check for the dollar amount to cover each entry. If you have more than one entry you may submit a check for all entries in Box 1 (please label it Box 1). Entry forms should go in the box with their entry.

Unless otherwise stated on the Entry Form please follow these instructions.

If you are entering the Capital Woodcarver’s -CGS Competition you will find the Entry Form on page 16 of this issue and at our website as a printable pdf. Entry Form with money should be mailed to CWA c/o Nelson Krouse before May 2nd if they want to pay only $6.00 otherwise it is $8.00.

San Diego County Gourd Artist is a non-profit organization. We are a chapter of the California Gourd Society and the American Gourd Society. Our purpose is to interact with fellow gourd enthusiasts by sharing knowledge and techniques of carving, decorating, and embellishing gourds. We invite you to attend our classes to learn about gourd art and meet teachers, vendors and make new friends.

This is an all Inclusive three day, three night Package includes: Room, 7 meals, welcome goodie bag, and several art project kits plus 2 mini classes. We will have a Trading Post with items that the members can bring to sell and trade. CGS Raffle to fund future Retreats and several Demo stations for you to try out new techniques. Plenty of time to work on your own projects or enjoy the many hiking trails and beautiful grounds if you choose. Hurry Space is limited.

Note: There will be an Event Waiting List, but no guarantees someone will be available if you cancel.

**Triple Rooms only if a roommate cancels you will have to upgrade and pay the added double rate ($35 or $65).We are no longer taking Triple Rooms they have been all been booked as of 01/28/2015 6:00 pm. All Rates are Per Person - 2 people per room